How Universal Basic Mobility affects Energy and Environment

There is little research available on the environmental impacts of Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) programs. In a qualitative evaluation of eight UBM programs and pilots, UC Davis researchers concluded that UBM pilot program participants increased transit use more than shared mobility relative to shared mobility services, and decreased overall personal vehicle travel [1]. These results suggest that UBM programs may reduce environmental harms of private vehicle use, but additional research is needed.

References

  1. A. Sanguinetti, E. Alston-Stepnitz, and M. C. D’Agostino, “Evaluating Two Universal Basic Mobility Pilot Projects in California.” [Online]. Available: https://www.ucits.org/research-project/2022-20/

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Note: Mobility COE research partners conducted this literature review in Spring of 2024 based on research available at the time. Unless otherwise noted, this content has not been updated to reflect newer research.

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